Oct 23, 2013
In Sterling Park, L.P. v. City of Palo Alto (“Sterling Park”), the California Supreme Court held on October 17, 2013 that local affordable housing requirements are “other exactions” that may be challenged using the protest provisions of the...
Aug 15, 2013
The changes to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) regulations (24 C.F.R. 92), published in a federal register final rule on July 24, 2013 (the “Final Rule”) Final Rule (Changes Only), represent what HUD has called the most...
Jul 19, 2013
On July 11, 2013, in Latinos Unidos del Valle de Napa y Solano v. County of Napa (“LUNA”), the First District Court of Appeal held that cities and counties must provide a State-required density bonus and other incentives for affordable units required by...
Jul 10, 2013
Ms. Carrion was selected as a Rising Star for Super Lawyers Magazine based on peer nominations for professional achievement. Congratulations to Xochitl on this special recognition.
Jul 8, 2013
On June 17, 2013, the US Supreme Court agreed to review Mount Holly v. Mt. Holly Gardens Citizens, Inc., to decide whether disparate impact claims may be brought under the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”). Download the PDF: Disparate Impact Claims
Jun 28, 2013
On June 25, 2013, in Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District, the United States Supreme Court held in a 5-4 decision that a landowner could challenge a project denial based on a government’s unconstitutional demands for either money or property and...
